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Business
1 year ago
Spring showers ahead: Experts urge homeowners to inspect sump pumps

As the weather warms and spring showers begin, local experts are urging homeowners to check their sump pumps to ensure they’re working properly. With potential heavy rainfall ahead, a functional sump pump is crucial to preventing water damage and flooding in basements.

Hayley Siefert
1 year ago
Real estate partnership redefines home buying and building

Hayley Siefert of the Siefert Team at Keller Williams Realty, TREC, and Wes Taylor from Taylor Construction and Design are offering homebuyers a unique opportunity to create their dream homes. The two have teamed up to bring both real estate expertise and construction innovation to the table, ensuring that buyers can build a home that truly fits their needs.

News
1 year ago
Pritzker vetoes Illinois Warehouse Worker Quota Bill, cites legal concerns

Gov. JB Pritzker vetoed a bill that would have required Illinois warehouse employers to disclose the quotas workers must meet. While signing 16 other bills into law, Pritzker rejected House Bill 2547, which was passed during the January “lame duck” legislative session. The bill aimed to provide greater transparency for workers about the performance standards they are expected to meet.

News
1 year ago
Champaign Fire Department responds to vehicle fire near home

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Champaign Fire Department quickly responded to a vehicle […]

News
1 year ago
Texas Longhorns advance to sweet 16 with 65-48 win over Illinois

AUSTIN, TX (Chambana Today) – Madison Booker’s 20 points and a suffocating defensive effort […]

News
1 year ago
AVERAGE JOE: Is NIL the evil stepmother to NCAA Tournament “Cinderellas”?

This year’s NCAA Men’s (and Women’s) Basketball Tournament has pretty much lacked the traditional “Cinderella” stories, with higher-seeded teams predominantly advancing through to the Sweet 16. This shift from the beloved, and expected, unpredictability of March Madness has sparked discussions about the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements on the tournament’s competitive balance.

College
1 year ago
Illinois researchers receive SARE grant to reduce milk waste in childcare settings

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have received a grant to tackle milk waste in childcare centers. The project aims to address the 40% of milk served in childcare settings that is wasted, creating financial, nutritional, and environmental concerns.

Community
1 year ago
Red Cross volunteers assist 27 people affected by home fires across Illinois

In the past week, Red Cross volunteers in Illinois provided crucial assistance to 27 people impacted by six separate home fires in Kilbourne, Peoria, Champaign, Paxton, Danville, and Paris. The volunteers offered a wide range of support, including emergency financial aid, food, relief items like toiletries, and health and mental health services. They also connected those affected by the fires with available recovery resources.

Community
1 year ago
Savoy resident Silas Wheeler joins Christie Clinic Illinois 5K after recovery from lung cancer

Silas Wheeler, a 21-year-old resident of Savoy, is gearing up to participate in this year’s Christie Clinic Illinois 5K, marking an incredible milestone in his health journey. In 2020, Silas underwent life-saving surgery to remove two-thirds of his right lung due to a cancerous carcinoid tumor that had been blocking the lower lobes of his lung.

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet majesty, the terrier pitbull

Majesty is a long-term resident, which means she has been available for adoption for over 90 days. The adoption fee is waived, which means she can be picked up for free! Majesty is also a CCHS staff favorite. Here’s what adoption supervisor, Dani, has to say about her: